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CONTENTS 



Salutation 1 

Boston Transcript. May 24, 1901. 

Neither Gown, Cap nor Laurel 3 

Boston Transcript. Nov. 20, 1900. 

Transmutation 5 

Boston Transcript. Oct. 5, 1898. 

Sonnet 8 

Boston Transcript. Dec. 9, 1897. 

When an Angel Reads the Word 9 

New Church Messenger. July 21, 1897. 

The Seer 11 

New Christianity. May, 1898. 

When All Things are New 13 

New Christianity. Sept., 1901. 

The One in the Midst 16 

New Church Messenger. Oct. 28, 1896. 

The Vision of Zacharias 20 

New Chxxrch Messenger. Nov. 21, 1894. 

The Word Transfigured 22 

New Christianity. Jan., 1895. 

The Other Life 23 

New Church Messenger. Aug. 12, 1896. 

Divine Providence 30 

New Christianity. Nov., 1896. 

The Under- World 33 

New Church Messenger. Feb. 15, 1899. 

The Written Word 37 

New Church Messenger. Dec. 30, 1896. 

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CONTENTS 



PAGE 

The Passover 40 

New Christianity. Feb., 1895. 

Translation 44 

Boston Transcript. Dec. 7, 1900. 

Gloria in Excelsis 46 

New Church Messenger. Dec. 22, 1897. 

Second Sight 48 

Boston Transcript. Sept. 21, 1901. 

Art 50 

Boston Transcript. Sept. 28, 1899. 

Why is it? 52 

Boston Transcript. Oct. 6, 1900. 

The Mountain Lake 64 

Fan-view, N. H. Oct., 1897. 

To My Country 57 

Boston Transcript. Jan. 17, 1899. 

Justice 58 

The New Earth. June, 1896. 

Aguinaldo's Proclamation 60 

New Christianity. May, 1901. 

The Filipino Petition . 62 

New Christianity. May, 1901. 

Peace 64 

Boston Transcript. April 29, 1899. 

Freedom for Women 66 

Woman's Journal. Feb. 8, 1896. 

The Appeal of the Chelsea Indian 68 

Chebea Gazette. April 5, 1902. 

On the Way Home 71 

Christian Herald. 

Evening 73 

New Church Messenger. May 9, 1900. 



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SELECTED VERSES 



SALUTATION 

"pELLOW-TRAVELLER, on the road, 
-'■ Toiling on with heavy load, 
Turn and look, for by your side 
Journeys one who cannot hide 
Kindred feeling-, warm and true — 
See, I reach my hand to you. 
Take it, friend, whoe'er you be. 
Come and walk awhile with me. 

Here 's my hand to you, and you. 
Fair of mien or dusky hue, 
Dwarfed in body or in mind. 
Slow of thought, alert or blind, 
Tall of stature, strong or weak. 
Here am I, the friend you seek; 
Hear me call where'er you be, 
Comrade, walk awhile with me. 

All are part of one great plan. 
Fashioned when the world began; 
Some may sow while others reap. 
Some may laugh while others weep, 
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SALUTATION 



Some may ride the topmost wave, 
Some have sorrow to the grave; 
Each one of the human race, 
High or low, must fill his place. 

Shall we then since this is true 
Draw a Hne 'twixt me and you? 
Shall we not assistance lend, 
Kindliness and comfort send 
To the one who drags the load 
TraveUing with us on the road? 
From the self -same God are we. 
Wise or simple, bond or free. 

Have you been misunderstood, 
Blamed for harm, while doing good. 
Have you suffered, sinned and wept, 
Keeping watch while others slept. 
And when tempted, did you fall? 
Here is one who knows it all; 
Comrade, let us start anew. 
May I come and walk with you? 

It may chance as on we go, 
When the clouds of evening glow. 
Unto us may One draw near. 
Bringing words of hope and cheer, 
And His presence, we have read. 
Will be known in breaking bread; 
And He may with us abide 
In that blessed evening-tide. 
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NEITHER GOWN, CAP NOR LAUREL 

"VT EITHER gown, cap nor laurel to me are bestowed; 
•^^ Yet a vision I Ve had of a wonderful road 
Which ascends to that happy and glorious height 
Where the heart of the world is revealed to the sight; 
Where the soul of things speaks, and the ear that 's 

in tune 
There may hear the deep voices of nature commune, 
And may feel the dull throb of humanity's woe, 
And the meaning of life with its ebb and its flow. 



Neither gown, cap nor laurel, and yet I behold 
The bright City of Peace which the prophets foretold, 
Where the thoughts are untrammelled and words are 

sincere. 
Where there 's nothing disguised and there 's nothing 

to fear; 
Where the kings of the earth bring their greatest and 

best. 
Where the North and the South and the East and the 

West 
Are united in one — for they see the same light ; 
And they live in its rays streaming down from the 



height. 



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NEITHER GOWN, CAP NOR LAUREL 



'Tis the land of immortals, its radiance gleams 
For the seer of visions and dreamer of dreams; 
'T is above the world's triumphs, beyond earth's defeat. 
Where fidelity, friendship and honesty meet; 
Neither silver nor gold will admit to its shrine, 
But the way is revealed, and the vision is mine; 
Neither gown, cap nor laurel, and yet I am free — 
For the secret of life is unfolded to me. 



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TRANSMUTATION 

A PART from traffic, in the sunset land, 
'^*- Where massive mountains, giant-hke and grand, 
Their summits hft above the passing cloud. 
And morning mists their lofty peaks enshroud. 
There riseth one whose rocky side doth show 
Its jagged outline in the lake below; 
And near the top the traveller may trace 
The perfect contour of a human face. 

A visage strange and solemn, firm and bold, 

A look as if compelled by fate to hold 

The secret of creation and the past. 

To know the meaning of the " First and Last," 

To look into the future and foresee 

The shifting scenes and changes that must be, 

A face majestic, motionless and still. 

Designed and formed by superhuman skill. 

As I have wandered in that sunset land. 
Where lofty mountains rise on every hand, 
Where fir-trees fling their fragrance far and wide. 
And homes of men are on the mountain side, 
I 've sometimes marked among that sturdy race 
A strange resemblance to the mountain face; 
A few present the features well-defined. 
Revealing power, force and strength combined. 

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TRANSMUTATION 



Apart from turmoil, in the sunrise land, 
An artist wrought, and mth a skilful hand 
Portrayed the gentle lines of Mary's face. 
Calm and submissive, meek and full of grace; 
He knelt in thought before her holy shrine 
And prayed for knowledge and for help divine; 
He prayed for strength and purity of heart, 
To bless and glorify his sacred art. 

And while he knelt and humbly prayed, 'tis said. 

That holy angels hovered 'round his head. 

And whispered heavenly secrets in his ear. 

With gentle promptings and brave words of cheer; 

Angelic forms upon the canvas shone; 

The halo, a reflection of his own, 

Around Our Lady's sacred head was traced 

And in her arms the Holy Child was placed. 

'T is years since then, and still the picture shows 
The angel forms, and Mary's face bestows 
Its smile and blessing on the pure in heart 
Who kneel in prayer before the painter's art; 
Ajnong the daughters of Italia's soil, 
In Uves of luxury or cheerless toil 
A few who worship in that holy place 
Reflect the image of the Mother's face. 

All this is true, and I have often thought. 
That if the lesson thus by nature taught, 
Should be perceived and lived, then all mankind 
Would keep Thy face, O Lord, before the mind; 

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TRANSMUTATION 



Not carved in stone, nor limned by painter's art, 
But noble qualities of mind and heart: 
O, Heavenly Father! Grant that this may be 
And all the world will be at peace with Thee. 



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SONNET 

"1^7" HAT is a symbol? That which doth appear 
^ ^ To outward sense in Nature's varied forms ; 
In stone and tree, in mountains, winds and storms, 
In man, in beast and bird, and times of year. 
In human smile or frown, and falling tear. 
In any use which man or beast performs 
Behold the body which the soul transforms 
And shows to illumined minds the meaning clear. 
Not by mere fancy may it be discerned; 
Know well both root and branch, for in the seed 
Is stored the message that the symbol brings; 
From God it came, to him may be returned; 
And he who finds this upward path may read. 
Perceive and know whereof the poet sings. 



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WHEN AN ANGEL READS THE WORD 

" And an angel, standing at the table on which was the 
Word, read to them." (T. C. R. 188.) 

WHEN an angel reads the Word, 
All is changed, so I have heard; 
What to man appears like strife, 
To an angel, speaks of life; 
What to man are death and hell. 
To the angels, joy foretell; 
Resurrection! Love divine! 
Read they in the heavenly sign. 

To angelic eyes appear 
Naught of grief, distress or fear, 
But instead a vision bright 
Far transcending mortal sight; 
Heaven itself their eyes behold, 
And the half hath not been told, 
For, 'tis said, they see the Lord 
In the inmost of his Word. 

Father, wilt Thou show to me 
What the heavenly angels see. 
When I come from day to day 
Wilt Thou meet me on the way, 

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WHEN AN ANGEL READS THE WORD 



Wilt Thou cause thy face to shine 
Radiating light divine, 
May I read thy Word aright 
With illumined inner sight? 

Such the prayer of former days, 
And by hard and toilsome ways, 
I have sought for truth divine 
In the Word's symbolic sign; 
Life has taught that in God's plan 
Angels come from heaven to man 
Bringing messages of light. 
And those hear who serve Him riffht. 

Angels once were men on earth. 
Even here the Lord had birth; 
So I pondered o'er the story 
How the Christ appeared in glory; 
And the light about the throne. 
Then, on me its radiance shone; 
Now, I see, O blessed Lord! 
For an angel reads the Word. 



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THE SEER 

r^OR many years he labored, and his books, 
■*■ Replete with sign and symbol, so concealed 
His thought that those who did not pass him by 
Proclaimed him mad. He saw by heavenly light 
The essence and the cause of earthly things, 
And, more than this, he saw the higher life 
Which all men may attain, the life of love. 
Of truth and use, the life within that realm 
Where spirit wakes to consciousness and lives 
Above all earthly bonds of time and space. 

The few who read and pondered o'er his works. 
Rejoiced to find what all have hoped yet none 
Have known; enraptured by the heavenly scenes 
Described in figure by the learned seer. 
With faithful care have guarded well his books, 
And thus with honor have fulfilled their trust. 

A hundred years and more passed slowly by, 

And then arose a prophet who proclaimed 

In clear full tone the secret of the seer; 

And some who heard, from fear believed it not, 

But they who patiently had waited long 

To know the truth that maketh all men free. 

Praised God ; and one among them heard this song, 

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THE SEER 



Lo, a light from heaven streams; 
Rise, ye mortals, wake from dreams! 
For the Lord the earth redeems. 



Heed the teaching good and true, 
That His servant brings to you. 
For it maketh " all things new." 



Allelujahl 



Allelujah! 



Read the message without fear, 
'T is the Lord who di-aweth near; 
" He that hath ears, let him hear." 



Allelujahl 



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WHEN ALL THINGS ARE NEW 

WHEN illumined eyes behold 
All things new in all things old, 
To the soul will be revealed 
That the truths before concealed, 
Whether of the heart or mind, 
Thought or feeling, both combined. 
Rest upon the simple plan 
Of love to God and love to man. 

Thought is new, when, in the mind. 
Truth is clear and well-defined. 
Free from dogma and conceit. 
When belief and reason meet. 
When within the outward Word 
Inner things are seen and heard, 
When it rests upon the plan 
Of love to God and love to man. 

What is new in human life 
But the banishment of strife. 
The demand that war shall cease. 
Bringing universal peace; 
Would the strong oppress the weak. 
Nations self-advantage seek. 
Were they governed by the plan 
Of love to God and love to man? 
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WHEN ALL THINGS ARE NEW 

Living truth to be revealed 
Is in rhythmic rhyme concealed, 
And of this the poet sings 
Through the outward form of things, 
With uplifted soul he hears 
Music from the higher spheres, 
And he writes with winged pen 
Of love to God and love to men. 

Faith is new, when from the mind 
False ideas are left behind, 
When all evil thoughts depart. 
And affection rules the heart; 
Would we know when faith is new? 
What is false and what is true 
Must be measured by the plan 
Of love to God and love to man. 

Through the " servant of the Lord " 
We may read the open Word, 
See the glory of Its Light 
With awakened inner sight; 
All things new may we behold 
That the prophets have foretold. 
For our faith is on the plan 
Of love to God and love to man. 

We may climb the mountain height, 
We may see the shining light 
Coming down from heaven above 
In the form of truth and love; 
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WHEN ALL THINGS ARE NEW 



Even more may we behold, 
Gates of pearl and streets of gold; 
All are founded on the plan 
Of love to God and love to man. 

By an unseen force impelled, 
By a power Divine upheld, 
All are moving towards the right. 
Onward, upward, into hght; 
All the world may see the throne 
And the wall of jasper stone. 
When united on the plan 
Of love to God and love to man. 



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THE ONE IN THE MIDST 

" I am in the midst of you as he that serveth." 

nn HOUGH born in blindest ignorance, mankind 
^ Has ever had, in some consonant form, 
A semblance of that Power invisible 
Which is the source of Life and Light 
Uplifting and unfolding. And man has that 
Within, which strives to seek, to recognize 
And to co-operate in bringing forth 
Each higher aspect of Supremest 
Good, or that which is to be received 
As holy; its use, in the eternal plan 
Of which it is the insti-ument, to raise 
Mankind into diviner Hfe, wherein 
Essential Goodness has the highest place; 
Like to the sun among his satellites 
Which live and move dependent on his rays, 
While journeying onward into boundless space, 
The whole concurrent with the Great Unknown. 

Before mankind knew aught of right or wi*ong, 
There stood within the midst the "tree of hfe"; 
And those within the garden of the Lord 
Received its fruit in blind unconsciousness. 
Not such as these may join the throng who sing 
Salvation, glory, honor to the Lord! 

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THE ONE IN THE MIDST 

Not such as these may call his judgments true, 
Or come unto the marriage of the Lamb; 
And so the Lord provides that man shall act 
"As of himself y" and grow in intellect 
To see the source of his apparent power; 
For only beings of intelligence 
And love combined, may fitly represent 
Humanity, and stand before the throne. 



And man reached forth to hold within his grasp 
What then did seem to him the highest good; 
And reaching, grew in wisdom and in stature, 
Unmindful that he turned his back upon 
The only Source of Good, which, for a time, 
Was wisely hid and guarded. Then man did make 
According to his light, as he was shown 
By prophet, priest or king, the chosen ones 
Who had ascended to the holy hill, 
A dwelling place for God Almghty. 
And knowing human blindness and its need, 
The infinite intelligence assumed 
And dwelt within the form that men had made 
Of tabernacle, ark or temple. 
And thus He did accommodate his Word 
To all who would commune or meet with Him. 
But only they of consecrated lives 
May enter the most holy place within 
The veil, and see the glory of the Lord, 
And those who in the outer court would come 
Must be unblemished, pure and undefiled. 

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THE ONE IN THE MIDST 

Mankind, increased in wisdom and in power, 
Then heard the prophet's voice proclaim the Word, 
That in their midst Jehovah-God would set 
His tabernacle; that all should know the Lord, 
And that He himself would feed his flock. 



And there appeared " one greater than the temple,' 

Who offered unto aU the light of life; 

And man was taught by precept and example. 

As each one " in the midst " did shadow forth 

The higher life within the outward form. 

So the Anointed One revealed the Father. 



His words and works He gave not from himself. 
But from the Life Divine that dwelt ^vithin. 
Thus lifting up mankind to Highest Good, 
He showed the way into eternal hfe. 



'T is in ourselves this miracle is wrought, 
Within us, may the Ark be found, if sought, 
And still within, is that most holy place 
Where man may meet his Maker face to face. 
For he it is who " in the midst " doth stand. 
And speaketh ever a Divine Command. 
And those who can perceive may well rejoice. 
For they are " sons of God " who hear the Voice. 

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THE ONE IN THE MIDST 

This mandate comes unto a chosen few, 
" Write what thou seest, for these words are true "; 
These too, in thought, the " tree of life " behold, 
Now standing " in the midst " in street of gold. 
And recognize the first great plan of God, 
And shun the path that man in Eden trod. 
The leaves, to heal the nations, now are given. 
And lead mankind to holiness and heaven. 



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THE VISION OF ZACHARIAS 

TNTO the temple, Zacharias, priest of old, 

■■• Went, according to his lot, to offer incense; 

And to him appeared an angel of the Lord 

Standing on the right of the altar. 

With fear he looked and listened. 

And received the heavenly message: 

*' Thou shalt have joy and gladness. 

There shall be born to thee a son 

Filled with the Holy Spirit, 

And great in the sight of the Lord. 

I, Gabriel, that stand in the presence of God 

Was sent to speak unto thee, 

And bring thee these good tidings. 

And behold, thou shalt be silent 

Until the day that these things come to pass." 

The priest departed from the temple; 

And to those who stood without, 

He spoke by signs and symbols. 

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And thou, O earnest seeker after truth. 
Serving within the temple of the Lord, 
Shalt be as dumb before the multitude 
Who stand without, when thou behold'st the angel. 
And when, in course of time, the people see, 

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THE VISION OF ZACHARIAS 

In outward form, the vision thou hast known, 

Then canst thou write, as did the priest. 

The truth revealed from heaven. 

Then canst thou speak, and then proclaim 

The " Truth from Good " ; for on the right side 

Stood the angel. Truth from above 

Declares redemption, and the knowledge 

Of salvation; and must be seen 

Within the sanctuary. Thus is revealed 

The tender mercy of our God, whereby 

The dayspring from on high shall visit us, 

And guide us into peace. 



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THE WORD TRANSFIGURED 



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LL glorious Word! 

No more shall famine, war and bloodshed 
Mar thy pages. Plagues and the pestilence 
Have vanished, and in their stead appear 
The wondi'ous forms of love and mercy. 
All is transfigured; and the presence 
Of celestial angels testifies to thy divinity. 
Thus runs thy message, " When ye have 
Lifted up the Son of Man, then shall ye know.'* 
Lifted up from earth are sign and miracle 
And all infirmity, thus " as the Father taught." 
Thy words of spirit and of Hfe glow with a fight 
Refulgent, declaring Him that sent thee. 
Thou speakest plainly of the Father, his glory 
Manifesting. And they that follow thee 
Shall have the " light of life." Within 
The Father's house thou leadest them 
That serve thee, to offer there 
The living bread which cometh down 
From heaven, of which to eat is life eternal. 
Thou art the Way that leadeth unto life; 
And few there be that find it. 



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THE OTHER LIFE 

" Behold a door open in heaven." 

nr^HE poet, seer, and prophet, each declare, 
-*■ From inner sight and heavenly visions rare, 

That there is still another world than this. 
Where men may dwell and find celestial bliss. 

The seer proclaims that in a world of light. 
Are wondrous scenes transcending mortal sight; 

That temples, gardens, precious stones and gold 
Appear in heavenly forms. And then we 're told 

That trees, sweet-scented shrubs, and odorous flowers 
In that celestial paradise are ours; 

Fountains and rivers, groves, the fruitful plain. 
Mountains and cloud-forms, stars and golden rain. 

That lakes of crystal clearness there reflect 
The skies above them; and we may expect 

Besides all these, fair cities, hills and plains, 
And sound of music. And there still remains 

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THE OTHER LIFE 



To tell of colors, lucid, pure and rare, 
And forms of Art; for Art Itself is there. 

There hath appeared before iUumined eyes 
A threefold heaven, where the good and wise 

May entrance find, and there commune with those 
Who in the golden era thence arose. 

The way is towards the east, and for a sign 
The path is marked by olive-tree and vine. 

Towards the south there stands upon a height, 
A temple said to be a " form of light." 

Its walls of crystal and of sapphire stone 
Transmitting light that shines from out the throne. 

The laurel and the palm-tree mark the way 
For those who journey thence in bright array. 

And gathered there, to kneel at wisdom's shrine, 
Are those in purple and in linen fine. 

For garments there appear of every hue. 
Inwrought with gold and hyacinthine blue; 

Enriched with jewels; pearls and rubies shine 
With flowers inwoven in unique design. 

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THE OTHER LIFE 



Wreaths of white lilies there appear to view 
Entwined with roses of a violet hue. 

Birds of sweet song, and those of plumage bright, 
Soft-cooing doves, and swans all snowy white. 

In truth, all things that on the earth appear, 
Attain perfection in that higher sphere. 

If this is true, yet how, and whence, and where? 
Of all false prophets shall we not beware? 

Not mine the vision. Yet how strange it seemed! 
And musing thus, I fell asleep, and dreamed. 

An angel touched me on the shoulder. 

Awake, arise! Lift up thine eyes 

And look beyond this world material 

Where men do buy and sell 

And dig for gold, and call that, living. 

Thou, too, canst see the threefold heaven 

" Above and yet within " this world of matter. 

Thou, too, canst dwell in light transcending 

That which men call wisdom; 

And by this light celestial scenes 

Are visible; thus making known 

The other life where hearts do speak 

And thought from love brings presence. 

Ideas of space and time here vanish; 

And those in like affections meet 

And hold communion. To reach 

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THE OTHER LIFE 



The other life the steps ascend 

Through science, reason, and intelhgence. 

The world of Intellect is just within 

The veil, where kindred spirits meet, 

Hold converse, speculate, and doubt, 

Not knowing true from false. 

As yet they have not eyes to see 

On Wisdom's mount the temple shining 

From its inner light. Nor can they wear 

The purple. For garments in the other life 

Are truths received and loved; and wreaths 

For those who "understand more deeply." 

Above the world of Intellect exists 

A realm where memory is combined 

With hints of future things. 

And intimations of the Source of light. 

This, in the language of the earth. 

Is named Imagination. Here, Art comes forth, 

Its essence still unknown, yet recognized 

By the illumined ones, the laurel-crowned. 

And still another life, " above 
And yet within," not far to seek 
But here and now. That inmost realm 
Where man doth meet with God, and liveth; 
Yea, never lived till now, and never saw 
Till now, the Source of all things good and worthy. 
Now, doth He not announce, " Behold, what I create! " 
But humbly saith, " There is but one Creator 
By whom all things are made." This, the divine life, 

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THE OTHER LIFE 



The " other life," the life " above and yet within " 

The things of outward sense; and where may still 

Be seen the olive-tree and vine, the gardens, mountains, 

Rivers, hills, and plains, for these are symbols 

In that higher realm. Have ye not read 

" Fine linen is the righteousness of saints "? 

To those who see the meaning of the symbol 

Is heaven opened, and all things made new. 

In the " other life " is seen a truth 

In every flower, according to its kind; 

And thoughts of things above the earth 

In every bird that flies. In trees 

Perceptions take their form; and precious stones 

Foundation truths depict. For each and all 

From their inherent form and use 

Do shadow forth, and speak to those 

Who have the eyes to see, the ears to hear. 

And these announce " things heard and seen." 

Hast thou not also heard and seen? 

Already thou art in the " other Hfe." 

"Lo! I have told you." 

The angel then departing, soon was heard 

Far distant tones which seemed from heaven transferred. 

Familiar words were mingling in the song 
Intoned and chanted by a heavenly throng. 

Sound of music, soft and low, 
Borne along in rhythmic flow. 
Messenger to men below. 
Nunc licet. 
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THE OTHER LIFE 



Songs of birds, revealing love, 
While the swift descending dove 
Brings the message from above. 
Nunc licet. 

Murmurs soft among the trees, 
Gently swaying in the breeze. 
Manifest what God decrees. 
Nunc licet. 

Then the fields take up the strain. 
Flowers, fruits, and golden grain 
Joining in the glad refrain. 
Nunc licet. 

Evening comes when day is done. 
And the stars reflect the sun; 
Each proclaiming, one by one. 
Nunc licet. 

Precious stones and colors rare 
Joyously the truth declare; 
Each and all the message bear. 
Nunc licet. 

And the " servant of the Lord," 
He who saw the open Word, 
Humbly doth the truth record. 
Nunc licet. 

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THE OTHER LIFE 



The sound of voices slowly died away; 
The rising sun announced a new-born day. 

I woke and pondered; then I knelt and prayed, 
Gave thanks to God for all that he had made, 

And for the vision he had sent to me, 
For I was blind, indeed, but now I see. 

And yet I thought I still had cause for grief. 
"Lord I believe; help thou mine unbelief." 

And then there came from the All- Wise and Just 
An inner consciousness of hope and trust. 

Perception took the place of anxious thought. 
And music from above, this message brought. 

Fear not, thou on bended knee. 
Fear not, God doth care for thee, 
And " the truth shall make you free." 
Nunc licet. 



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DIVINE PROVIDENCE 

" I am the Alpha and the Omega." 

" Without me ye can do nothing." 

rpO John in Patmos hath it been revealed, 
-*■ Though in symboUc imagery concealed, 
That all the actions and affairs of man 
Are part of a complete and perfect plan; 
And in the whole design and purpose vast, 
That God Almighty is the First and Last. 
The All-wise Father, in his love for man. 
Hath ordered all things since the world began. 
In matters large or small, to one great end. 
That all to heavenly blessings may ascend. 

On evil and on good the sun doth shine. 
Instructive proof of Providence Divine; 
For thus the Lord his life and light doth send. 
Disposing all things to auspicious end. 
And by an unseen Force mankind is led, 
In diverse ways, the special paths to tread 
Which lead each one to his peculiar place. 
For most efficient service to the human race. 
And every thought, as well as word and deed. 
Doth from a Power Invisible proceed. 
No truer is the needle to the pole, 
No surer planets in their orbits roll, 

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DIVINE PROVIDENCE 



Or that the rising sun doth bring the day, 
Than man doth travel his appointed way. 
Free choice to him is in appearance given, 
For that is needful on his way to heaven; 
But there he finds true freedom is obtained 
When his will in the Father's is contained. 

To those, disheartened and in discontent. 
Who struggle hopelessly, these lines are sent; 
To those defeated, overpowered and worn. 
And vainly wishing they had ne'er been born; 
Whose wretched days are spent in fruitless toil, 
Who feel entrapped in Fate's relentless coil. 
It all depends upon the point of view; 
Not Fate but Providence appears the true 
When in the actions and affairs of man 
Is seen a part of an eternal plan, — 
That, back of all, both Love and Wisdom send 
Their power united to propitious end. 
These lines are also sent to those who dwell 
In pleasant places ; for to them they '11 tell 
The truth that human prudence does not make 
Their lot more peaceful; neither may they take 
Much credit for the foresight they have had, 
For they can bring to pass naught good or bad. 
Their part, a holy sympathy to give 
To those who in distress and turmoil live, 
To the unfortunates deformed in mind. 
The outcast, driven from all human kind. 
To these a godlike charity is due 
From those whom fortune makes the favored few. 

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DIVINE PROVIDENCE 



If this is true, why give men praise or blame? 
If this is true, what then is name or fame? 
Not blame but sympathy, it hath been shown, 
Is due to those who are to evil prone. 
A wise example hath been sent to man, 
As part of that divine and perfect plan: 
" Why callest thou me good? " the Saviour said, 
" There is none good but God," as ye have read; 
And he who thinks that he himself doth raise. 
Hath yet to learn to whom belongs the praise. 
" To him that loved us" so it was revealed 
To Jolin in Patmos, though in sign concealed. 



In Alpha and Omega may be found 
The truth of tliis philosophy profound. 



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THE UNDER-WORLD 

rpHE volumes of the noble Swedish Seer 
-^ Bear witness to an under-world so drear, 
That one may shudder at the tale he tells 
Of monsters fierce in penitential hells; 
Of dens and caverns belching fire and smoke, 
Of human beings, bowed, beneath a yoke, 
With shapes deformed, the members out of place, 
For some had only jaws without a face; 
A gorge wherein was set a row of teeth 
With something hairy like a beard beneath; 
And some were leprous, others black as ink. 
And these on nearer view appeared to shrink 
To weasels, vipers, even owls and bats, 
And with them all were swarms of filthy rats; 
Another of the diabolic brood 
Appeared like crawling worms together glued; 
And many there were seen without a nose. 
While from them all a nauseous stench arose; 
Instead of feet, on some were beastly claws. 
Their fearful hands were like the wild-cat's paws; 
Their faces ghastly and a lurid light 
At times illumined this appalling sight; 
Around them thorns and briers, stagnant lakes. 
Dark, gloomy vaults, and pits with biting snakes. 
The hideous sounds of gnashing teeth were there, 

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THE UNDER-WORLD 



And cries of anguish, torture and despair. 
Some tried to rise by pressing others down, 
With hellish glee they saw their victims drown; 
Some carried daggers, stabbing from behind; 
And some in companies like wolves combined 
To crush and plunder, and pursue their prey, 
The victims of this mad, infernal fray; 
Nor is this all, there 's even worse to tell 
About a baser and malignant hell: 
But here I stop ; let not my pen record 
What seemeth false unto a loving Lord; 
What seemeth false to one who is the Way, 
The Truth, the Life; the One to whom we pray. 

And yet, O Seer, thy words have shown to me 
A life above the one that all men see. 
And from thy pages which I long have turned 
With fond devotion, many truths I 've learned; 
Thou hast my homage more than all beside. 
And be thou still my master and my guide; 
Yield me thy secret, let me see the way 
Thy patient labor led thee day by day; 
And with enlightened eyes I '11 read again 
The message thou hast brought from God to men. 

With hope that I might some way understand, 
I took from out its place with reverent hand, 
A printed volume, once again to look 
Upon the pages of this well-worn book; 
Upon these words my startled vision fell 
"As heaven is within man, so is hell." 

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THE UNDER-WORLD 



And reading on I saw the meaning clear; 

These monsters were the forms of hate and fear, 

Of cruelty, revenge and brutal rage, 

Of passions fierce, our common heritage; 

For there is found within the human mind 

The prototype of all these shapes defined; 

The love of self is parent-stem and root. 

And these grim-visaged monsters are the fruit; 

Look now upon the earth, the beastly claw 

Is seen when nations arm for murderous war; 

Unnumbered evils follow in its train. 

Beside the thirst for blood and shameful gain; 

Some men, like owls and bats, become so blind. 

They call it " glory " when they kill their kind; 

And all about us, seldom far to seek, 

Are those who rise by treading on the weak. 

Deceit and avarice are a fearful sight. 

When viewed by those who see from heavenly light ; 

Hypocrisy assumes its proper shape. 

From recognition there is no escape; 

The poisoned dagger that is kept concealed. 

In all its stealthy cunning is revealed. 

The light of heaven is not beyond the blue, 
'T is seen by those who love the good and true; 
It shines for all, and changeth night to day. 
And helps mankind to see the " perfect way " ; 
It shines for all, and leadeth man to trace 
A wise provision for the human race; 
And through the seeming misery and sin, 
To catch a hint of useful discipline. 

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THE UNDER-WORLD 



The heavenly sun has heat as well as light, 
It warms the heart, and leadeth man aright, 
It shines for all, the sinful and the just. 
And gives the crowning joy of Hope and Trust. 

O wondrous miracle of human life! 

Amidst the turbulence of brutal strife. 

Rise Hope and Trust, white-winged and robed in 

light. 
Forever looking toward that glorious height 
Where shines the Sun that sendeth life to earth, 
Where all these fiendish phantoms have their birth; 
And while bewildered men in darkness grope. 
Thank God for this. He sendeth Trust and Hope. 



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THE WRITTEN WORD 

SOME say the poets speak the Word of God, 
In giving rein to fancy's winged steed, 
While prancing with imagination shod 

On lofty heights from earthly trammels freed. 

And others say our Wonder-Book is naught 

But eastern tale and oriental lore, 
The types and signs with which its lines are fraught, 

In song and legend have appeared before. 

That revelation did not stop with those 

Who wrote its pages, but from time to time 

Seers, evangelists and prophets rose 

And penned their myths and parables sublime. 

" The written Word is nothing more," said one, 
" Than any other book that 's bought or sold." 

How strangely like — "Is hot this Joseph's son?" 
How like in spirit to these words of old! 

'T is true that revelation has no end. 

That sacred truths in many forms are given; 
For thus do angels to mankind descend, 

That all who will maj'' know the way to heaven. 

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THE WRITTEN WORD 



The Book of Nature and the written Word, 

In different forms the self-same truth reveal; 

Both show the power and glory of the Lord, 
And both the meaning in the sign conceal. 

Both may be read by one unchanging law, 

For each may claim an authorship divine; 

From each the same conclusions all may di-aw. 
Who seek the truth in the symbolic sign. 

And there are those who look within the Word, 
Who find therein eternal life and light; 

And there behold our Saviour, Christ the Lord 
Enthroned in glory midst the angels bright. 

Enthroned? We read of poverty and scorn, 
Of one who suffered by a stern decree. 

Of lowly and of humble parents born; 

We read of one who walked in Galilee. 

Not thus 't is read by those whose inner sight 
May view the words of spirit and of life; 

To them the Lord appears in heavenly light, 
Above all human woes and earthly strife. 

Ye blindly seek the living 'mongst the dead, 
In ancient tomb and by tradition sealed. 

" He is not here but risen " as He said; 
Within the letter is the truth revealed. 
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THE WRITTEN WORD 



Begotten from the Father, not from man; 

No human understanding entered in 
To make or m^ar what Love itself began, 

Revealing God to those who look within. 



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THE PASSOVER 



WITHIN the simple statement here set forth, 
Lies truth of so great import, that the world, 
Accepting it, would show another face. . 
What now is called the first would be the last. 
And that which human nature craves the most 
Would be esteemed as vile and worthless. 
The strife for place, for power and gold, the cause 
Of man's brutality to man, would cease. 
And aU make ready for the Passover 
Which brings the presence of the Lord, and joy. 
Because of that deliverance from things 
Of earth and all that Egypt typifies. 
The presence of the Lord, in bringing light. 
Reveals the tables of the money-changers. 
And the seats of them that buy and seU. 
For heavenly light will show to those who sit 
Within the Father's house, that what should be 
A house of prayer is made a den of thieves. 

" Freely ye have received, then freely give." 
A lesson taught, yet undefined until 
Within the temple at Jerusalem 

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THE PASSOVER 



The Lord appears, and, with his scourge of cords, 

In loving kindness, purifies the place 

From all unholy thoughts. And with these cords 

He binds us to himself; for what appeared 

A scourge is known at last as boundless love. 

And were we selling doves, and knew it not? 

Let each one ask, " Lord, is it I? " and then, 

In all humility, to ponder well 

The Lord's command, " Make not my Father's house 

A house of merchandise." 

Although the signs 
Compelled belief, not yet did Jesus trust 
Himself to men, because he knew them all, 
And needed not their witness. 



II 

Again the passover; and now upon 
The mount where Jesus sat with his disciples, 
And fed the multitude with bread and fish 
Through them that followed him. The people saw 
The sign, and recognized the prophet, 
And sought to take by force, to make a king. 
Of that which only comes by prayer and is 
A gift of God. " Thy kingdom come, thy will 
Be done in earth, as 't is in heaven," are words 
In mouth of all, and to the Father said 
Without the thought that he who sat upon 
The mount is one with him; for who hath seen 
The Son hath also seen the Father. 

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THE PASSOVER 



His time had not yet come, and he withdrew 

Into the mount again, alone, from them 

That sought to take by force and crown him king. 



Ill 

Again the passover; and, as before, 

" At hand." And many people went up to 

The feast, and standing in the temple, sought 

For Jesus. What think ye? Will he come? 

And, when they heard that he was on the way, 

Went forth to meet him, and to welcome him 

With branch of palm and loud hosannas. 

And proclaimed him king, the king of Israel. 

The branches of the palm, and ass's colt, 

Fit emblems of the multitude and him 

They called their king, are tokens which betray 

The nature and the essence of the thing 

Revered and them that worshipped, who heard 

As thunder that which came from heaven and asked 

" Who is this Son of Man? " From these he hid himself. 



IV 

Alone with his disciples; and to them Jesus 
Spake these words of comfort: " Let not your heart 
Be troubled; a little while and ye behold me 
Not, because I go unto the Father. 
I come again, and take you to myself." 

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THE PASSOVER 



Then came the sacrifice — the paschal Lamb 
Unblemished, and a bone not broken. This the 
Preparation, for the morrow was the Sabbath. 

And on the first day, and the eighth, came Jesus; 

For then the doors were shut to all without — 

To all the things of earth; and his disciples 

Were within. And standing in the midst 

He said, " Peace be unto you." And having breathed 

On them he said, " Receive the holy Spirit, 

As the Father sent me, so send I you." 

The Sabbath brings the presence of the Lord 

To those within, and is our Passover. 

The temple cleansed of them that buy and sell. 

The people fed upon the mount, and they 

That sought yet knew him not when found. 

In turn make ready for the marriage feast. 

The supper of the Lamb. Let all rejoice, 

" For the marriage of the Lamb is come "; 

And blest are they that enter in, and eat 

And drink within the Father's kingdom. From out 

The throne of God and of the Lamb goes forth 

That living stream for him that is athirst; 

Ajid he that will shall take it freely. 



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TRANSLATION 

Fragment from " The Immortal Wing-Bearer." 

WHEN first the mind its ignorance discerns 
And undeveloped state doth recognize, 
Perception dull, and intellect asleep, 
The thought is raised unto the Source of light 
That shows the good in every form of truth 
And wakes intelhgence. And, looking back 
Upon that night through which the soul hath passed. 
There comes a little time of peace and rest. 

Then onward with determination firm 
To know the highest truth; but from the first 
Are skilful reasonings set forth which make 
The false appear the true and hide its evil; 
But these once seen and recognized depart. 

Then come delusions, and the pride of self 
Attends these vain and subtle falsities, 
And self-conceit demands obeisance. 

To make one's self authority, and draw 
The trusting and the unsuspicious mind 
Instead of pointing to the Higher Source 
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TRANSLATION 



Of life and light that leadeth upward, 
Doth snatch away perception, and the mind 
At last descendeth into utter darkness. 

Then comes humiliation and despair. 
And in the throes and agony of change 
A light appears, at first not clearly seen 
From lack of insight and intelligence, 
But when perceived, in all humility 
There is acknowledgment that charity 
Or love may lead the mind to know the way 
And thus distinguish truth from falsity. 



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GLORIA IN EXCELSIS 

TO the shepherds on the height, 
Watching faithfully by night, 
There appeared a wondrous sight. 
Gloria in Excelsis! 

Heavenly angels from the Lord, 
So 't is writ in Holy Word, 
Sung in praise with one accord. 
Gloria in Excelsis! 

They, to men, glad tidings brought, 
Of the King the magi sought; 
Of the Saviour's birth they taught. 
Gloria in Excelsis! 

And the shepherds made it known, 
How, on all, their glory shone. 
As they sung in joyful tone. 
Gloria in Excelsis! 

Even now the angels sing 
Of our Lord the heavenly King, 
Even now glad tidings bring. 
Gloria in Excelsis! 
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GLORIA IN EXCELSIS 



We may see that vision bright, 
We may hear those words of Hght, 
If we read the message right. 
Gloria in ExcelsisI 

If we would thy glory see, 
Faithful watchers we must be. 
Looking ever, Lord, to Thee. 
Gloria in Excelsis! 



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SECOND SIGHT 

"At length the man perceives it die away, 
And fade into the light of common day." 

ril AKE heart, my friend, there 's something more 
-■■ That later years may have in store; 
The hght that fades is of the earth, 
For deepest thought of little worth; 
The vanished glory and the dream, 
The vision and uncertain gleam 
Of infant fancy, void of plan. 
May triumph in the greater man. 

Though from the east the youth must turn, 

And life's unwelcome lessons learn. 

He wakes to find his vision fled. 

And, disillusioned, mourns his dead; 

But waking brings another day. 

New light reveals a better way. 

The upward journey has begun. 

The soul moves onward towards the Sun. 

Another birth and a forgetting. 
And life's bright star that knows no setting, 
Now shines with wisdom's inner light. 
And brings the gift of second sight; 

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SECOND SIGHT 



Another morning dawns, and then, 
Behold, a little child again! 
Once more becoming nature's priest 
While travelling daily towards the east. 

He lives above all time and space. 
His angels now behold the face 
Of Him who hath the healing wings. 
The life of all created things. 
Whose hidden wonders come to light 
For him who hath the second sight; 
Advance, O soul! The prize is won 
While moving towards the rising Sun. 

Mourn not the change from child to man, 
'T is part of the eternal plan ; 
From vague uncertainty we rise 
And pierce the secrets of the skies; 
From clouds of glory, phantoms, dreams, 
We now behold the steady streams 
Of light from the undying Sun, 
And life eternal has begun. 



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ART 

INTO a world of sorrow, sin and woe, 
Of grief and bitterness, of anxious care. 
Chagrin and weariness of heart, God sent 
A messenger to lift mankind above 
The base and sordid alms of earthly life. 
And to disclose a world where all may dwell 
Who pause to welcome and to heed the guest 
Now in our midst; a world of light and beauty, 
A world where all in freedom may escape 
The bonds and thraldom of this outer life, 
And, with souls uplifted, breathe with God. 
And some have recognized the messenger. 
Whose name is Art, and sought in divers ways 
To put in form, attuned to human sight. 
The inspired message of our heaven-sent guest; 
And each, according to his light, has told 
The story, and has clothed his glowing thought 
In color, form and line; in magic tones 
Where melody and harmony combine; 
In rhythmic flow of words; or, in a life 
Exalted and in unison with God. 
Half -veiled from human sight, this messenger, 
Twin-sister of Religion, to be known 
And understood, must be experienced. 

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ART 

Wherefore half -veiled? And why unrecognized? 
Because it enters not the life of man, 
But, like Religion, is a thing apart. 
For set occasions; not the daily bread. 
Wouldst know the secret of immortal youth, 
Of life eternal and the way of truth? 
Behold, apart from all ignoble strife, 
Religion joined with Art, and both in Life. 



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WHY IS IT? 

WHY is it that another works for me 
With hands begrimed with toil while I go free; 
And why for me that other form is bent 
In weary labor, while my days are spent 
In pleasant places and in sheltered nooks 
With choicest music, leisure, friends and books; 
Why is that life so dark and mine so bright. 
When all are brethren in the Father's sight? 

Why is it that this God-created earth 
Should unto dull and morbid minds give birth, 
Why some without the light of reason grope 
In shadowed darkness, lost to love and hope. 
While others every mental height attain 
As if full-armed from out the peerless brain 
Of mighty Jove had entered into life, 
Ordained to win and conquer in the strife? 

And why is one endowed with gentle mien. 
Of kindly spirit and a brow serene, 
As if angelic influence communed 
Within the heart to holiness attuned; 
And why that other, cruel and unkind. 
With brutal features and inhuman mind 
Opposed to every good, defying right? 
Yet these are brethren in the Father's sight. 

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WHY IS IT? 



I 've searched the Word as it is shown to men 
In nature, art, or by inspired pen, 
To learn the reason why these things are so, 
And find it not; yet they who read may know 
That from One Som*ce all life on earth descends 
In good and bad, in enemies and friends; 
Then why not all in heart and hand unite. 
Since all are brethren in our Father's sight? 



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THE MOUNTAIN LAKE 

HIGH up among the clouds, o'ertasked and worn, 
With faltering steps I climbed the mountain road ; 
The way was hard, my feet with thorns were torn. 
My failing strength, a fruitless search forebode. 

While toiling upward, oft I turned aside, 

And sought in vain wherewith to quench my thirst, 

'T is near the summit, what had been denied, 
In shining splendor on my vision burst. 

A crystal lake reflecting every hue 

That nature paints in autumn's fairest days, 
Both gold and crimson, and the heavenly blue 

With fleecy clouds aglow with sunset rays. 

I knelt and drank, and strength returned again; 

With thanks I said " Lord, here will I abide! " 
Then came the " still, small voice," Return to men 

And humbly lead them up the mountain side.'* 

Among the clouds of doubt and dark despair, 
I labored night and day in search of truth, 

And answered to the call " Lo there! " 

Not heeding lapse of time nor passing youth. 

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THE MOUNTAIN LAKE 



And ever climbing upward toward the light, 
My wandering feet at last a pathway found, 

A wondrous vision burst upon my sight, 

And then I knew I stood on holy ground. 

Earth was transfigured, mine anointed eyes 

Beheld God's glory from the mountain height, 

And 't was revealed how human thought may rise 
And truth may dawn upon the inner sight. 

Forever in thy light, O God, I '11 live 

Well pleased to know the truth that leads to Thee ; 
" Freely thou hast received, as freely give," 

So read the message that was sent to me. 

Among the clouds of earth, for peace I sought. 

And for the rest that heavenly blessings bring, 

My thorny path so many trials brought, 

'T was hard to see the good in ever5i:hing. 

For I had been content to know the way, 

To view God's wisdom from the mountain height. 

To ponder on the truth from day to day, 

And gaze enraptured on its wondrous light. 

Words often said yet only known in part, 

" Come unto me and I will give you rest," 

Revealed God's presence to my longing heart, 
Before believed, but now made manifest. 

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THE MOUNTAIN LAKE 



In Thee alone is rest and peace, O Lord! 

In Thee alone I '11 live ! And be it mine 
To show mankind by every act and word 

Thy holy presence and thy love divine. 

There stiU are those who seek the mountain lake. 
Who try the road so wearisome and long, 

And finding nought, the upward path forsake 
In doubt and unbelief. I found this song. 



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TO MY COUNTRY 

YOU promised freedom when you gave 
The franchise to the ransomed slave; 
Four times ten thousand have been slain; 
And those dishonored who remain; 
How dare you now their right disown! 
Protect your own! Protect your own! 

The hunted and oppressed may turn, 
Destroy and plunder, kill and burn, 
Despair may tempt that patient race; 
A carnage threatens, and disgrace! 
If you would save us groan for groan. 
Protect your own! Protect your own! 

To you, my country, they have given 
The trust and faith that's due to Heaven; 
They served you well in time of need, 
Not long will they for justice plead; 
Make haste! For all your wrongs atone! 
Protect your own! Protect your own! 

They are the children of our land, 
And proud to follow your command; 
Their lives they '11 nobly give for you, 
If you in turn are just and true; 
Before this golden time is flown. 
Protect your own! Protect your own! 

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JUSTICE 

"And the city Heth four-square." 

JUSTICE! thou form of good, four-square, 
From Love Divine thou art descended; 
Come now, in answer to our prayer, 
That strife may be forever ended. 

Forever gone those " trusts " and schemes. 
Whereby one man defrauds another; 
Thou only canst make real our dreams, 
When man^ from choice, shall help his brother. 

Thou art a human form of love. 
Designed for use 'twixt man and brother. 
Sent down to us from realms above, 
To help mankind to serve each other. 

Thou dost reveal a vision bright, 
A city free from pain and sorrow; 
Its people living in the light 
Of truth that trust eth for the morrow. 

The land is free, and each man gains 
The worth and product of his labor; 
And all have hope, where justice reigns. 
That man, at last, can love his neighbor. 
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JUSTICE 

The four-square emblem of the skies, 

Is wisdom's plan from heaven descending; 

And all true love in justice lies, 

As truth with good forever blending. 

O Justice! not with bandaged eyes 
Dwell thou with us, but in full vision 
Look now on men, and bid them rise, 
And take their place in fields Elysian. 



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AGUINALDO'S PROCLAMATION 

May, 1898. 

GATHER, comrades, to the standard where the 
flag of freedom waves. 
For a friend has come to help us, and we '11 nevermore 

be slaves; 
There 's a great and mighty nation far away across the 

sea, 
That has sent her ships and warriors, and they 've come 

to make us free; 
Stars and stripes are on her banner — hail ! the red, the 

white and blue! 
Gather, comrades, to her standard; for that flag, be 

brave and true. 

For the heart of that great nation beats for all that are 
oppressed, 

And with her strong arm to save us, all our wrongs 
will be redressed; 

She has heard our lamentations, and our cry for human 
rights ; 

With her honest zeal for freedom purest sympathy 
unites ; 

She will give us independence, and will lay the despot 
low; 

Rally, comrades, to her standard, and the tyrant over- 
throw. 

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AGUINALDO'S PROCLAMATION 

Now she comes as our redeemer, and will use her lawful 

might 
To deliver us from bondage, for she stands for truth 

and right; 
She will banish persecution from our sad, unhappy land ; 
Let us honor her devotion, and extend a welcome hand ; 
Where the stars and stripes are floating, cheer the red, 

the white and blue! 
Gather, comrades, for that banner signals liberty to you. 



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THE FILIPINO PETITION 

Manilla, July 15, 1900. 
Presented to the Congress of the United States, Jan. 10, 1901. 

WE the people, ask for mercy, that hostility may 
cease. 
That destructive war and bloodshed may give way to 

righteous peace; 
For humanity we ask it, put an end to our distress, 
In the name of all the races, use the power you possess 
To bestow our independence, our deliverance proclaim, 
And we '11 teach our children's children to revere your 
country's name. 

You have suffered from oppression, you have felt the 

tyrant's hand, 
And we offer our petition knowing you will understand ; 
We are struggling for our freedom, and if forced to 

yield our right. 
Then will hope of future triumph ever be our beacon 

hght; 
In the cause of independence we will gladly give our 

lives. 
And welcome sacrifice until the day of liberty arrives. 

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THE FILIPINO PETITION 

In the name of your great statesmen, those who boldly 

fought and won, 
Those who stood for human freedom, Washington and 

Jefferson, 
In the name of noble Lincoln, let yom' persecutions end ; 
In the name of simple justice, all hostility suspend; 
Grant that in our distant islands our own flag may be 

unfurled. 
In the name of God eternal, Who is Judge of all the 

world. 



To that great and mighty nation, far away across the 

sea, 
Came this message from a people vainly struggling to 

-be free; 
Still they 're waiting, still they 're waiting for the 

word that is their due. 
For they rendered ti-ust and homage, proud America, 

to you; 
Grant that in those distant islands, their own flag may 

be unfurled. 
In the name of God Eternal, Righteous Judge of all 

the world. 



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PEACE 

COME, gentle peace! Spread thy white wings 
O'er every nation of this troubled earth; 
The holy calm thy presence brings 

Will teach mankind what human life is worth. 



Come, gentle peace! To every heart 

Send forth thy spirit and our rulers guide; 

Lead them to choose the better part 

And thou wilt evermore with us abide. 

Come, gentle peace! Thy blessing send 
.Upon a weary and disjointed world; 
Let war and bloodshed have an end 

Where'er the flag of freedom is unfurled. 

Let brutal force give place to thought. 

Revenge depart and lawless passion cease; 

" Good will to men " the angels taught 

Would come with thee united, gentle peace. 

" Good will to men " of every race. 

And " peace on earth " for all mankind; 

While mercy, love and heavenly grace 

Will banish evil from the human mind. 

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PEACE 

Can this thing be? Or do I dream? 

For wise men say that war will never cease; 
And yet I trust thou wilt redeem 

The earth from strife and bloodshed, gentle peace. 



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FREEDOM FOR WOMEN 

"DISE, O women! Aim to do 

i-V What your place demands of you; 

To yourselves be just and true, 

Take a stand for freedom. 

Rise from bonds convention brings, 
Live the truth which " upward springs," 
" Rise from transitory things," 
Rise and stand for freedom. 

Slaves of fashion scorn to be. 
Loose yourselves from her decree, 
Then the body shall be free 
To take a stand for freedom. 

Work for every cause of right, 
Making human lives more bright; 
Act according to your light. 
Let it stand for freedom. 

Strive to know; 'tis your concern 
To discriminate and learn. 
Truth from falsehood to discern; 
This will make for freedom. 
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FREEDOM FOR WOMEN 



In yourselves your value lies, 
Therefore, if ye would be wise, 
Your own genius recognize; 
That will lead to freedom. 

Law and justice keep in sight, 

To "equal suffrage" claim your right; 

Success is yours, if all unite 

And take a stand for freedom. 

By tradition's power held fast, 
You must free yourselves at last; 
Break away from all the past. 
Take your stand for freedom. 

Be ye brave and strong in mind 
In this work for womankind. 
For no precedent you '11 find 
To point the way to freedom. 

Ponder well these words of mine. 
Much is left to interline; 
For yourselves the truth define. 
Choose your course in freedom. 

ENVOY 

This is told in measured rhyme, 
With the hope that metric chime 
Will in heart and brain keep time 
And lead you on to freedom. 

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THE APPEAL OF THE CHELSEA INDIAN 

TT" IND friends ! Full many a year I 've stood 

■*^^ A-helping in this neighborhood 

To advertise the weed; 

And now I hear, from morn to night, 

A plan to put me out of sight, 

Oh! dark and cruel deed. 

No one can say I 've been a shirk, 
I 've stuck right to my honest work, 
A-running on a box; 
My skirt a-flying out behind. 
My plumes a-floating in the wind. 
And taken all your knocks. 

From boys to men I 've seen you grow, 

I knew your fathers long ago. 

And many a time I 've heard 

A plan to run away from school, 

To have "high jinks " and break the rule; 

It's true, upon my word! 

Why, I remember Charlie C. 
And Johnnie M. and Benny D. 
The time they went a-fishing; 
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APPEAL OF THE CHELSEA INDIAN 

And one that I would like to see, 
I hear is now a great M.D. 
Just what he 'd been a-wishing. 

There 's many a tale that I could tell 

That won't be found, as you know well, 

In the Chelsea Histo-ree; 

We have a deacon now in town, 

Who used to run " old Payson " down, 

And mock his stern decree. 

With drum and fife, one fateful day, 

I saw, led on by Mayor Fay, 

The boys in blue depart; 

I heard the cheers on their return. 

It made my loyal feelings burn. 

And touched my wooden heart. 

And now I see the stranger's face. 
The children of a foreign race, 
I like their great brown eyes; 
And they are growing fond of me. 
And like to pat my wooden knee. 
That some folks would despise. 

One day, a child who near me stepped, 
Then closer to his mother crept, 
And whispered " Is he tame? " 
When answered " He is made of wood," 
The little one said " He is good; 
I like him just the same." 
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APPEAL OF THE CHELSEA INDIAN 

And if it be that I must go, 
Don't take me to a place of woe, 
For I 'd be lonesome there ; 
I 'm used to being with the folks, 
And hearing all their songs and jokes, 
And living on the Square. 

Your " Woodlawn " and the " Garden " dell 

Would seem like sending me to — well, 

If I could have my choice, 

I 'd rather stand beneath a tree. 

Close by the Public Libra-ree, 

'T would make my heart rejoice. 

Now I don't want a laurel crown 
But I would like to see the town. 
Before I 'm sent away; 
Don't dump me sideways in a cart. 
But stand me up when I depart. 
Upon that fatal day. 

Kind friends! Before it is too late. 

Oh, save me from a cruel fate! 

For there must be a few 

Who like to think when they were boys. 

That I was part of all their joys. 

So I appeal to you. 



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ON THE WAY HOME 

PLACE of heavenly peace and rest 
Is the home I know the best; 
Mother-bird and children three 
Watch and wait to welcome me 
When my daily task is done, 
At the setting of the sun. 

In the world is fraud and strife, 
And the tug and stress of life; 
Men upon each other tread. 
In the daily race for bread; 
Each for one, that one himself, 
In the greedy haste for pelf. 

In the home, love smooths the way, 
Willing service day by day. 
Kindly words and tender care, 
Friendly sympathy is there. 
Each for all, and all for each. 
As the Sacred Scriptures teach. 

Every birdUng in the nest, 
In the home I love the best. 
And the mother-bird, is fair; 
Eyes of blue and golden hair; 
And the fire is warm and bright. 
While they wait for me to-night. 
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ON THE WAY HOME 



As with thankful haste I go, 
Comes the wish that I might know, 
There 's a home beyond the skies 
When the weary body dies, — 
When the toil of life is done. 
At the setting of the sun. 

What is home for me and mine 
But the light of love divine? 
God is Love, His presence brings 
Harmony in earthly things; 
Joy and peace are from above; 
Heaven is home, for God is Love! 



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EVENING 

T^AYLIGHT is fading, the darkness draws near, 
^^ With its sombre and unwelcome shadow of fear, 
The soul is dismayed, and the heart is downcast, 
From the spirit of gloom rising out of the past. 

Daylight is fading, I see not the way, 
Lead me, O Father, to Thee day by day. 
Though blindly I 'm groping, yet will I trust 
In Thee who art merciful, loving and just. 

Abide with me. Saviour, my day is far spent, 
To me, bring the peace which the Father hath sent, 
I trust in Thy coming; day follows the night, 
And the morning will dawn upon my inner sight. 

Daylight is fading, and now evermore 
My spirit is turned to the opposite shore, 
I hear the faint rustling of wings in the air. 
And the voices of ansrels who wait for me there. 



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The darkness is fading, and daylight draws near, 
Dispelling the clouds and the shadow of fear; 
Now all is transfigured, Thy Glory I see! 
And the river of crystal is flowing for me. 

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